We read about it all the time. Spousal abuse, the abuser fooling the world with their public façade. The abused being portrayed as unbalanced, sympathy going to the abuser. Until finally, either one of them goes too far and murders their spouse or the spouse finally reaches for that last filmy gauze of hope for happiness and freedom and frees themselves.

Kathy has had enough of the beatings, the mental abuse and the raging fury and she plans her own escape, one that her detective husband will not foil. Will Kathy succeed? Will she be caught or has she finally committed the perfect crime? The last thing she saw in the house that was her prison was blood, pints and pints of blood and then she was gone…

John Nicholl has created a dark and suspense-filled horror that will push every alarm bell that decent people possess. Filled with social and emotional triggers, BULLY BOY BLUE will have your gut clenching, your fists taut and your tempers flaring and a feeling of justice finally being served, no thanks to the “Good Ole Boys” club. High tension, few words, packing the punch of a heavy-weight champion. NOT recommended for the weak of heart or constitution.

I received an ARC edition from John Nicholl in exchange for my honest review.